Resources / Website Links
local insurance and health care information
United HealthCare uhc.com/findaphysician.htm (select “Otolaryngology”)
BlueCross/BlueShield bcbsri.com (select “ Ear, Nose & Throat”)
Miriam Hospital lifespan.org/tmh (select “Otolaryngology”)
Brigham & Women's Hospital www.brighamandwomens.org
Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary www.masseyeandear.org
medical information
American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery entnet.org
children's information entnet.org/KidsENT
American Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery aafprs.org
General information on most topics wikipedia.com
webmd.com
offers a different format with some videos nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/earnoseandthroat.html
Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster (tape & more) (800) 726-4173 healfaster.com
a meditative and positive approach towards surgery
Botox botox.com
Juvederm juvedermusa.com
hearing aids widexusa.com
oticonusa.com
cochlear.com
pillows with speakers sleepsonic.com
ear wax removal products drugstore.com
murine.com
custom ear plugs (for swimmers, sleeping aid, musicians and noise protection) westone.com
ear drops for itchy ears HillDerm.com
neoprene headbands to keep water out of the ear canals and to secure ear plugs
EarBandit earbandit.com
SurfMuff SurfMuff.com
specialized ear canal dryer DryEar.net
malleable ear dressing invotec.com
Deafness Research Foundation drf.org
balance disorders: general information vestibular.org
www.dizziness-and-balance.com
mal de debarquement disorder (MDD) mddsfoundation.org
nasal dilator sinuscones.com (sanostec.com)
hoodlabs.com
Sinus Relief Now (Steps to Take Care of Your Sinuses) sinusreliefnow.com
Vasculitis Foundation (Wegener’s Granulomatosis, Giant Cell Arteritis or Temporal Arteritis and other autoimmune inflammatory diseases of blood vessels) vasculitisfoundation.org
Wegener's granulomatosis- insurance advice from Sandra Scotti who has suffered from this disease 401-369-0616 sandiscotti@yahoo.com
nosebleeding NasalCEASE 1-800-650-6673 email: info@catalina-healthcare.com
(location, cost and discounts, etc.) NasalCEASE.com
nosebleeding: QR (Quick Relief) Topical Powder BioLife (800) 722-7559
nasal saline gel, nasal saline spray, etc (913) 888-1880 bfascher.com
email: info@bfascher.com, (some samples available)
information about the flu cdc.gov/flu/weekly/usmap.htm
allergy information pollen.com
(regional pollen count, information about 1200 plants)
(where to find the product, discounts) biolife.com
Silicone sheeting dressing for hypertrophic scars epinions.com/reviews/BAND_AID_Scar_Healing_Strips
American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy (AAOA)
1990 M Street NW, suite 680,
Washington, D.C. 20036. (202) 955-5010
email: info@aaoaf.org. website: www.aaoaf.org
Coping with Allergies & Asthma magazine: www.copingmag.com
Swallowing Disorder (Dysphagia) http://www.webmd.com/video/swallowing-disorders
Restore palate implants for snoring medtronicENT.com
Repose Systems for sleep apnea InfluentMedical.com
calculation of body mass index (BMI): adults & children cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/bmi
Epoch: local site for getting a sleep study epochsc.com
Home sleep studies SleepSolutions.com
coblation (800) 797-6520 arthrocareENT.com
Sjogren's disease oralcancerfoundation.org/dental/xerostomia.htm
Wallace, Daniel J., The New Sjogren’s Syndrome Handbook, Oxford University Press, 2005
spasmodic dysphonia (SD) – direct voice rehabilitation (DVR) voice-doctor.com
(The Voice and Research Foundation – Morton Cooper, PhD.)
Zenker's Diverticulum resources and info:
•Duke University
•Columbia University
•ZenkersInfo.org: http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic2777.htm
•http://www.ucdvoice.org/zenkers.html
Medicines
Antacids (proton pump inhibitors - PPI)
Protonix (pantoprazole sodium) Wyeth discount protonix.com
Zegerid (omeprazole with sodium bicarbonate) zegerid.com (discount coupons)
Nexium (esomeprazole) AstraZeneca
Steroid Nasal Sprays
Rhinocort Aqua (budesonide) AstraZeneca rhinosenetwork.com (how to use, discount coupons)
Nasonex (mometasone) Schering-Plough nasonex.com
Flonase (fluticasone propionate) GlaxoSmithKline www.flonase.com
Nasacort AQ (triamcinolone acetonide) Sanofi Aventis nasocort.com
Veramyst (fluticasone) veramyst.com
Allergy, Asthma and Sinus
Clarinex (information, newsletter and rebates) clarinex.com
Zyrtec (cetrizine) nonprescription antihistamine zyrtec.com/econcomsumer (discount)
Singular (montelukast sodium) Merck singular.com
Advair (asthma prevention inhaler) advair.com (discount)
Guaifenesin (loosens mucus) (800) 366-6056 immunesupport.com
Ayr nasal saline gel products bfacher.com
original Neti-Pot (video of how to use) himalayaninstitute.org/Netipot/NetiPotGateway.aspx
Xlear (nasal wash with Xylitol) (877)599-5327 xlear.com
Aerosolized Medications for the sinuses (nebulizers and sprays)
ASL Pharmacy, 900 Calle Plano, suite M, Camarillo, CA 93012 (866)552-7579
Sinus Dynamics, 755 Lakefield Rd, Westlake Village, CA 91361 (877) 447-4276 sinusdynamics.com/tour
Sinus Spray, 270 S Northlake Blvd, suite 1000, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701 888-273-9820
Other
Ciprodex otic suspension otitisinfo.com
Topamax (topiramate) (free one month trial offers) (800) 750-9835 www.topamax360.com
financial assistance 800-652-6227 www.access2wellness.com
Nonprescription medicines
Tinnitus Relief Formula (source of ginkgo/zinc/garlic combination as well as other nonprescription formulations, includes explanations…products not sold in stores) tinnitusformula.com (complementary with Xango)
Estroven: menopausal supplement & information www.estroven.com
Herbal products, based on Ayurvedic medicine www.healingpowerinc.com
allergies (AlgrCare), antacid (TumsCare), cough (KofCare), migraine headaches (MigCare), muscle relaxant (CoreCare)